Direct Station Selection Keys; Calling A Station Directly - Siemens HiPath 8000 Operating Manual

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Direct station selection keys

Apart from line keys, service personnel can also config-
ure direct station selection (DSS) keys. You can use a
DSS key to call an internal station directly, pick up calls
for this station or forward calls directly to it.

Calling a station directly

You cannot use DSS if the user is on another call (flash-
ing LED).
Calling from the idle menu
S
Press the relevant DSS key.
or
t
Press the key shown until the application's Overview
tab is active.
Select and confirm the DSS line. The key lights up and
the connection is established via the primary line.
Service personnel can configure the DSS key so
that the connection is also established when the
DSS station has activated do-not-disturb or call
forwarding.
Consultation with the DSS station
Prerequisite: You are conducting a call and service per-
sonnel have configured the DSS key for consultation.
S
Press the relevant DSS key for the consultation. The key
lights up and a connection is established. If the called
party answers, you can toggle, transfer the first call or
initiate a conference.
If service personnel have configured transfer in-
stead of consultation, you can only transfer the
current call to the DSS station.
Making calls with multiple lines
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